Things You Should Know About Severance Pay Calculator
A person’s job represents something so fundamental to their day-to-day life and sense of purpose that if they are let go from their place of employment it naturally leaves them …
Workers Quitting Over Return to Office Policies
Now that things appear to be returning to a level of normalcy since the pandemic started, some companies have opted to keep their operations remote or move to a “hybrid” …
Mental Health vs. Salary – 1 in 4 Workers Quit Jobs Over Mental Health
Mental health is playing an increasingly important role in the North American workplace. Recent studies show that many workers are struggling with poor mental health, and it is taking a …
Employee Reference Check – Can a Former Employer Badmouth You?
It is inherently awkward to ask a former employer to give you a positive reference when you are seeking to obtain employment elsewhere. Many employees wonder whether it is permissible …
Canadian Banks Drop Vaccine Mandates
Canada’s “Big Five” banks have all either suspended or removed their mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policies. As of Spring 2022, COVID-19 infection and death rates have declined across the country, and …
Can a Refusal to Vaccinate Get You Fired for Just Cause?
Ever since vaccines have become widely available, many employers have implemented mandatory vaccination policies. Recent arbitration decisions like Unifor Local 973 v Coca-Cola Canada Bottling Limited and Power Workers’ Union …
Employment Lawyers for Workplace Disputes
Workplace disputes are often an inevitable event for most workplaces. When these issues arise, employers must ensure that they respond appropriately to protect employee rights and minimize their own liability. …
Mental Health at Work
Studies show that approximately 1 in 5 Canadians struggle with a mental health issue, and many of these issues manifest themselves in the workplace. A person’s job is often a …
Does Your Workplace Have a Right to Disconnect Policy Yet?
Time is ticking for many employers to get a written Right to Disconnect policy into place. Ontario added new requirements for employers to the Employment Standards Act (ESA) on December …
Kraft v Firepower Financial: Court Increased Notice Period Due to COVID-19 and Awarded Unpaid Commission
In a recent summary judgment motion (Kraft v Firepower Financial, 2021 ONSC 4962), Daniel Lublin successfully obtained 10 months’ compensation for a 34-year-old niche salesperson with 5.5 years of service …
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